outburst | Definition of outburst

Synonyms and Antonyms of outburst

1 a sudden intense expression of strong feeling

the judge directed the courtroom spectators to refrain from any outbursts when the verdict was read

Synonyms of outburst

agony, blaze, burst, ebullition, eruption, explosion, fit, flare, flare-up, flash, flush, gale, gush, gust, paroxysm, spasm, storm

Words Related to outburst

blowup, grouch, rage, tantrum

ecstasy, rapture, transport

delirium, firestorm, frenzy, furor

2 a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity

there was a remarkable outburst of work in the office as the visiting VIPs made their tour

Synonyms of outburst

burst, flare, flare-up, flash, flicker, flurry, flutter, outbreak, spurt

Words Related to outburst

recrudescence, recurrence, renewal

binge, jag, spree

boost, increase, pickup, upswing, upturn

epidemic, eruption, explosion, paroxysm

deluge, flood, rush, spate, surge, volley

commotion, furor, uproar

Near Antonyms of outburst

calm, doldrums, slump

3 the act or an instance of exploding

in the outburst known as a supernova, the star may reach an intrinsic luminosity one billion times that of the sun

Synonyms of outburst

blast, blowup, burst, bursting, detonation, eruption, explosion

Words Related to outburst

discharge, firing, shooting

blowout, flare-up

bang, boom, pop

airburst, groundburst

Antonyms of outburst